3com Access Builder 7000 User manual

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Part No. 980/000045/001

Published June 1996

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WARNING:

Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your

personal safety. Follow all instructions carefully.

Please read carefully and thoroughly the following information before

installing the AccessBuilder

7000 B

ridge/Router Module:

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Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the

module.

■

The safety status of the interconnection port on this equipment are as

follows:

Ports identified by the label ISDN = TNV

Ports identified by the labels MANAGER, LAN and WAN = SELV

TNV (telecoms network voltage) is a circuit which under normal

operating conditions carries telecommunication signals.

SELV (safety extra low voltage) is a secondary circuit which is designed

and protected so that under normal and single-fault conditions, the

voltage between any two accessible parts does not exceed a safe value

(42.2 V peak or 60 V DC).

Only connect apparatus complying with the relevant interface

requirements to the ports on this unit.

WARNING: Twisted Pair RJ45 data port.

This is a shielded RJ45 data

socket. It cannot be used as a telephone socket. Only connect RJ45 data

connectors to this socket.

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ACHTUNG:

Die Warnungen enthalten Anweisungen, die Sie zur

eigenen Sicherheit zu befolgen haben.

Lesen Sie bitte die folgenden Informationen sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie

den

AccessBuilder 7000 Bridge/Router Module e

inbauen:

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Auf besondere Vorsicht muß während des Ein- und Ausbaus des

Einheits geachtet werden.

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Der Sicherheitsstandard der Anschlüsse fuer dieses Gerät sind wie folgt:

Anschlüsse bezeichnet mit ISDN = TNV

Anschlüsse bezeichnet mit MANAGER, LAN und WAN = SELV

TNV (Telecoms Network Voltage - Spannung des

Telekommunikationsnetzwerks) ist ein Anschluss, der unter normalen

Umständen Telekommunikationssignale enthält .

SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage - Extra Sicherheitsspannung) ist ein

weiterer Anschluss, der unter normalen Umständen und

Fehlerkonditionen entworfen und gesichert wurde, so dass die

Spannung zwischen zwei erreichbaren Teilen kein gefährliches Niveau

erreicht (42.2V max. oder 60V DC).

An den Anschlussbuchsen der Geräte dürfen nur die dafür

vorgesehenen Anschlüsse verwendet werden.

ACHTUNG:

gedrehte paarfache RJ45 Datenanschluss. Es ist eine

abgeschirmte RJ45 Datenanschlußbuchse. Sie darf nicht als

Telefonanschluß verwendet werden. Verbinden Sie nur RJ45

Datenstecker mit diesem Anschluss.

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AVERTISSEMENT:

Les avertissements contiennent les instructions que

vous devez suivre pour votre sécurité personnelle. Suivre toutes les

instructions avec soin.

Veuillez lire à fond l’information suivante avant d’installer le moyeu:

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Le soin exceptionnel doit être pris pendant l’installation et l’enlèvement

du moyeu.

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Les normes de sécurité des ports d'interconnexion sur cet équipement

sont les suivants:

Les ports marqués par les etiquettes ISDN = TNV

Les ports marqués par les etiquettes MANAGER, LAN et WAN = SELV

TNV (Telecoms Network Voltage - tension réseau de

télécommunications) est un circuit qui dans des conditions

d'opérations normales, transfert les signeaux télécoms.

SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage - tension de sécurité extra-réduite) est

un circuit secondaire désigné et protègé qui dans des conditions

normales et de fautes uniques, assure que la tension entre deux

éléments accessibles n'accedéra pas un niveau de sécurité (42.2V max.

ou 60 V DC).

Connecter uniquement des unités conformes aux normes relatives des

interfaces de cet équipement.

AVERTISSEMENT: Le port de données RJ45 de paire tordue.

Ceux-ci

est un socle de données RJ45 blindé. Il ne peut pas être utilisé comme

socle de téléphone. Seulement brancher les connecteurs de données

RJ45 à ce socle.

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Introduction 1

How to Use This Guide 2

Conventions 3

Additional Safety Information 4

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Introduction 1-1

Benefits of ISDN 1-2

Using ISDN to Support Leased Line WAN Circuits 1-3

Principal Features 1-4

Typical Applications 1-5

Novell Network 1-5

IP Host on the Same IP Network 1-7

IP Host on Another IP Network 1-9

Internet or PPP Router 1-10

Multiple Connections from a Single Site 1-11

Pack Contents Checklist 1-12

Registering Ownership of your Bridge/Router Module 1-12

Pre-installation Requirements 1-13

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Overview 2-1

Installing The Module 2-2

BRI Bridge/Router Module 2-2

PRI Bridge/Router Module 2-2

Installation 2-2

Installing the Rear Card 2-4

Installing the Front Card 2-5

Connecting the Cables 2-6

ISDN Ports 2-6

LAN Ports 2-6

Manager 2-6

WAN Ports 2-7

Front Panel LEDs 2-8

BRI Bridge/Router 2-8

PRI Bridge/Router 2-9

Monitoring ISDN Line Usage 2-10

Configuring the Bridge/Router Module 2-10

Setting Up a WAN Link 2-11

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Troubleshooting Guide 3-1

Management Problems 3-1

POWER LED Does Not Light 3-2

ISDN/CHANNEL LEDs Do Not Light 3-2

Other LEDs Do Not Light 3-2

Bridge/Router Does not Connect to the Remote Device 3-2

Bridge/Router Disconnects While On-line 3-2

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Specifications A-1

LAN Connector Interfaces A-1

WAN Connector Interface A-1

ISDN Connector Interface A-1

BRI Bridge/Router Module A-1

PRI Bridge/Router Module A-1

Management Connector Interface A-2

Bridge Characteristics A-2

Performance A-2

Approvals A-3

Physical Description A-3

LAN Port Pin Assignments A-4

AUI Cable A-4

10BaseT Connecting Cable A-5

ISDN Port Cable Pin Assignments A-5

WAN Port Cable Pin Assignments A-6

X.21/V.11 A-6

V.24/V.28 A-7

V.35/V.36 A-8

Management Port Cable Pin Assignments A-9

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On-line Technical Services B-1

3Com Bulletin Board Service B-1

Access by Modem B-1

Access by ISDN B-2

World Wide Web Site B-2

Support from Your Network Supplier B-3

Support from 3Com B-4

Returning Products for Repair B-5

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Introduction

This guide describes the features, installation and configuration of the

AccessBuilder 7000

Bridge/Router Module

. There are two versions of

this module:

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AccessBuilder 7000 BRI

Bridge/Router

Module - 3C400080

■

AccessBuilder 7000 PRI

Bridge/Router

Module - 3C404085

These modules are installed and configured in the same way. The PRI

Bridge/Router

Module is not connected to ISDN directly however, but

connects through the AccessBuilder 7000 PRI Interface Module.

This guide assumes that you have installed your AccessBuilder 7000

Access Concentrator and that the ISDN lines to which you want to

connect are installed and operational.

This guide does not cover configuration and management of the

Bridge/Router Module. For this information, see the

AccessBuilder ISDN

Access Router Software Reference

guide.

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How to Use This Guide

This table shows where to find specific information:

If you are looking for information on:

Turn to:

The Bridge/Router Module’s features and typical

uses.

Chapter 1

Installation and descriptions of the front panel

LEDs and rear panel connectors.

Chapter 2

Troubleshooting and problem solving.

Chapter 3

Technical Information and cable specifications.

Appendix A

Technical Support.

Appendix B

Conventions

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Conventions

The icon conventions that are used throughout this guide are:

The text conventions used in this guide are:

Icon

Type

Description

Information Note

Information notes call attention to

important features or instructions.

Caution

Cautions alert you to personal safety

risk, system damage, or loss of data.

Warning

Warnings alert you to the risk of

severe personal injury.

Convention

Description

“Enter” vs. “Type”

When the word “enter” is used in this guide,

it means type something, then press the

[Return] or [Enter] key. Do not press the

[Return] or [Enter] key when an instruction

simply says “type.”

Text represented as

screen display

This typeface

is used to represent

displays on your screen, for example:

Enter the unit’s IP address:

Text represented as

commands

This typeface

is used to represent

commands that you enter, for example:

CO IS NU

Keys

When specific keys are referred

to in the

text, they are called out by their labels, such

as “the Return key” or “the Escape key,” or

they may be shown as [Return] or [Esc].

If two or more keys are to be pressed

simultaneously, the keys are linked with a

plus sign (+), for example:

Press [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[Del].

Italics

are used to denote

new terms

or

emphasis

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Additional Safety Information

See also the Important Safety Information at the front of this guide.

When using the unit, observe the following safety information:

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Retain this user’s guide for later use and pass it on in the event of

change of ownership of the unit.

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Protect the unit from sudden, transient increases and decreases in

electrical power by fitting an in-line surge suppressor or

uninterruptable power supply.

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Products manufactured by us are safe and without risk provided they

are installed, used and maintained in good working order in

accordance with our instructions and recommendations.

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If any of the following conditions occur, isolate the electricity supply

and refer to your 3Com reseller.

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If the module begins to make an odd noise, smell or smoke.

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If the module shows signs of a distinct change in performance.

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Do not spill food or liquids on the unit. If the unit gets wet, isolate the

electrical supply and contact your 3Com reseller.

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Do not push any objects into the openings of the unit. Doing so can

cause fire or electric shock by shorting out internal components.

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Be sure nothing rests on the module’s system cables and that the

cables are not located where they can be stepped on and cause

damage to the unit.

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Keep the unit away from radiators and heat sources.

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Install the unit in a clean area that is free from dust or extreme

temperatures.

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This product complies with the electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC)

requirements of EN 55022 Class A and EN 50082 (susceptibility) when

the following prerequisites are observed;

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the WAN port must be attached to a screened digital cable.

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the ISDN cable must be used in conjunction with a three turn ferrite.

Additional Safety Information

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This unit contains a lithium battery which is attached to a microchip on

the printed circuit board. The defective battery must be disposed of

safely in-line with the manufacturers instructions.

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Interconnecting directly, or by way of other apparatus, to ports

complying with SELV requirements may produce hazardous conditions

on the network. Advice should be sought from a competent engineer

before such a connection is made.

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Introduction

This chapter outlines the features and uses of the AccessBuilder 7000

Bridge/Router Module when installed in the AccessBuilder 7000 Access

Concentrator chassis. There are two versions of the Bridge/Router Module:

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BRI Bridge Router Module

– Connects directly to two Basic Rate ISDN

lines (four ISDN channels) and has two WAN ports for connection to

leased line services.

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PRI Bridge Router Module

– Connects to the Primary Rate ISDN service

through the PRI Interface Module. This module provides up to eight ISDN

channels and has two WAN ports for connection to leased line services.

The bridge/router modules allow geographically separate LAN

workgroups and remote office users, to connect to central computing

facilities through either, a dial-up on demand connection over the

integrated services digital network (ISDN), or permanently connected

leased lines.

The Bridge/Router Module also has two ports for connection over

permanent leased line WAN connections, also available from your

telephone carrier organization. Leased lines are available to work at a

range of speeds which incur higher costs the higher the line speed. The

benefit of leased lines is their permanence and fixed cost. No dialling is

required, but unlike ISDN, you pay a fixed cost regardless of whether you

transfer little data or high volumes of data 24 hours a day.

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Typically, the Bridge/Router module is used to interconnect LANs

running protocols such as Transmission Control Protocol/Internet

Protocol (TCP/IP) or Novell Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX). The

module offers full LAN-to-LAN connectivity at speeds up to 64 Kilobits

per second (Kbps) on each ISDN channel (128

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2 Megabits per second (Mbps) on the WAN port.

The maximum bandwidth of the Bridge/Router Module is 2 Mbps. If you

have a single leased-line link running at 2 Mbps connected to a WAN

port, you must disable the ISDN ports and the second WAN port.

In the USA, some ISDN services run over 56 Kbps channels. Basic Rate

ISDN therefore offers connectivity of 112 Kbps in total.

Benefits of ISDN

ISDN is an extension of the national and international public switched

telephone network, which offers a digital end-to-end telecommunication

system, providing a better quality service than available using the analog

telephone network. The principal benefits of ISDN are:

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Fast call setup times, typically taking less than one second for national

calls.

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Greater bandwidth with multiple channels.

The basic rate service, often referred to as ISDN 2, carries two 64 Kbps

(possibly 56

Kbps i

n USA) user channels, called B channels and one

16 Kbps control channel called the D channel. The line service is

presented into the customers premises through a standard RJ45 socket.

The PRI Bridge/Router module is designed to operate with Primary Rate

ISDN services provided to the AccessBuilder 7000 through the PRI

Interface M

odule and supports up to eight 64

Kbps (

possibly 56

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USA) user channels.

A significant aspect of the ISDN service is that it can be provided over

the same wiring that was installed for the original telephone service.

Therefore, ISDN can be made available relatively cheaply almost

anywhere that previously had access to the analog system

. T

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installation and rental of ISDN lines has dropped to the point where it is

extremely attractive as regards cost and performance.

Using ISDN to Support Leased Line WAN Circuits

ISDN provides an ideal service to connect remote LANs. To be effective,

the connecting bandwidth needed is at least 56 Kbps to achieve a realistic

throughput. Slower speed links can be used but usually only when usage

is low and infrequent, or if higher speed circuits cannot be provided.

Leased digital point-to-point circuits can still be cost effective if usage

spans many hours per day. However as ISDN tariffs reduce, this balance

also changes. ISDN can be used to provide effective backup of these

point-to-point WAN circuits in two ways.

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Firstly, if the point-to-point circuit fails, an ISDN channel can be

dialled-up automatically and quickly, to provide an alternative path to

the remote unit.

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Secondly, if the leased circuit becomes heavily loaded due to peaks in

the traffic between remote bridges or routers, additional bandwidth

can be automatically dialled-up to supplement the bandwidth of the

leased circuit. The interconnected bridges would then treat the leased

line and ISDN channel as parallel links, sharing the load across the two.

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Principal Features

The principal features of the Bridge/Router Module are:

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Easy to install, configure and support.

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BRI B

ridge/Router Module – 2 x Basic Rate Interface ISDN, 2B+D port,

supporting Basic Rate interface of two 64 Kbps channels (or possibly two

56 Kbps channels in the USA) and a 16 Kbps control channel. Available

with a

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ISDN interface.

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PRI Bridge/Router Module– Primary Rate Interface ISDN supporting up

to eight 64 Kbps channels connecting to ISDN through the PRI

Interface Module.

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Two leased line wide area network (WAN) access ports

.

The PRI Bridge/Router Module supports a total of eight ISDN/WAN ports. If

both WAN ports are to be used, only six ISDN channels can be connected

.

The maximum bandwidth of the Bridge/Router Module is 2 Mbps. If you

have a single leased-line link running at 2 Mbps connected to a WAN port,

you must disable the ISDN ports and the second WAN port.

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Three standard Ethernet LAN connections.

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Data terminal equipment (DTE) management port.

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Support for full IP and IPX routing.

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Protocol transparent bridging.

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Sophisticated data packet filtering to provide network security.

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Provides NetWare protocol

spoofing

.

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Data compression based on an optimized Lempel Ziv algorithm.

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Scalable R

outer Clustering (SRC) to optimize ISDN routing and line

usage.

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Remote and local management.

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Flash erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), allowing the

remote upgrading of the units operating system.

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Uses simple network management protocol (SNMP) and provides

management information base (MIB) II support.

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